# Distance from La Rosita (RFS) to San Jose (SJO)

> 434 km · estimated flight time 2h · Regional route.

## Summary

- **Distance**: 434 km / 270 mi / 234 nm
- **Estimated flight time**: 2h
- **Heading**: 177° (south)
- **Return heading**: 357° (north)
- **Classification**: Regional
- **Type**: International (Nicaragua) → Costa Rica
- **Time difference**: +0h (When it's 18:23 in La Rosita, it's 18:23 in San Jose)
- **Elevation difference**: 2,828 ft (SJO is higher than RFS)

## Airports

### [Rosita Airport (RFS)](https://flightduration.online/airport/rfs-la-rosita-rosita-airport/1ef266df-63a9-62d0-bd5a-06bb2780ed98)

- City: La Rosita, Nicaragua
- ICAO: MNRT
- Timezone: America/Managua
- Coordinates: 13.890000, -84.410000
- Elevation: 193 ft

### [Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO)](https://flightduration.online/airport/sjo-san-jose-juan-santamaria-international-airport/1ef266df-6643-69f0-a227-06bb2780ed98)

- City: San Jose, Costa Rica
- ICAO: MROC
- Timezone: America/Costa_Rica
- Coordinates: 9.990000, -84.210000
- Elevation: 3,021 ft

## Route notes

This is a short regional route, typically operated by turboprop or small regional jet aircraft. Flight time is minimal and passengers can expect a quick, efficient journey.

## Related

- [Rosita Airport (RFS)](https://flightduration.online/airport/rfs-la-rosita-rosita-airport/1ef266df-63a9-62d0-bd5a-06bb2780ed98)
- [Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO)](https://flightduration.online/airport/sjo-san-jose-juan-santamaria-international-airport/1ef266df-6643-69f0-a227-06bb2780ed98)
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